Operations Leader — Transformation & Multi-Site Growth

QCS Staffing; England; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

QCS Staffing is seeking a Head of Operations for a permanent, senior leadership role in the United Kingdom life sciences sector. Located near Guilford, the role focuses on operational excellence, business integration, and driving transformative programs across multiple sites.

The candidate will partner with the COO to execute strategy, standardise processes, and deliver sustained improvements in efficiency and performance in a growing pharma business.

Qualifications

• Senior operational leadership experience in life sciences or pharma.
• Proven experience leading multi-site integrations and transformations.
• Strong project management and change leadership capabilities.
• Experience implementing operational frameworks, KPIs, and reporting.
• Ability to partner with C-suite and align strategy across functions.

Responsibilities

• Partner with the COO to execute operational strategy and priorities.
• Lead integration of multiple businesses and operational functions into a cohesive group.
• Drive continuous improvement and operational excellence across multiple sites.
• Lead transformation, change management, and business integration projects.
• Standardise processes, systems, and ways of working to improve efficiency.

Skills

Senior leadership

Multi-site operations

Change management

KPIs & reporting

Project management

Job description

Head Of Operations – United Kingdom – Permanent – Life Sciences

Located near Guilford, our global pharmaceutical client is seeking a Head of Operations to play a key role in delivering operational excellence and supporting continued business growth. The business is investing heavily in research and development to advance animal healthcare. Currently undergoing international growth and presence and exciting transformation projects underway, this is a fantastic opportunity to join a business at an important stage of its journey.

What You’ll Deliver

• Partner closely with the COO to execute operational strategy and business priorities.
• Lead the integration of multiple businesses and operational functions into a cohesive group structure.
• Drive continuous improvement and operational excellence across multiple sites.
• Lead transformation, change management, and business integration projects.
• Standardise processes, systems, and ways of working to improve efficiency and consistency.
  
  

What you’ll need:

• Significant experience in a senior operational leadership role such as Head of Operations, Operations Director, General Manager, or similar.
• Proven experience leading business integration, transformation, or organisational change programmes.
• Experience managing multi-site operations.
• Strong project management and change leadership capabilities.
• Demonstrated success implementing operational frameworks, KPIs, and performance reporting.
  
  

If this role sounds like a good fit, apply now!